Notso
Hope my reply didn't come across as arrogant - it certainly wasn't intended that way. My point was that in such a busy TMA as London then we all need to be on our toes lest things become a bit too exciting if we don't turn when Mr ATC expects us to.
Must confess, not famil with the Boeing, but it can't take THAT much longer to execute a direct to..... but I like the philosophy of "more time not to make a mistake"
People are happy to ask for wx avoidance so why not ask the ATC'er to spell the point (if you can get a word in.......) if you unsure?
BE
No I don't operate to the US (yet?)... however I do have my charts out and available. As above, my point was that whilst in the TMA then the time taken to initiate a turn can be critical. On an airway in the cruise you have more time to look at the charts but if you're not sure whilst in the TMA then I believe it is prudent to ask...... if you don't then you'll certainly be given a heading by a possibly perplexed controller whose STCA has just shouted at him!
A4
